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‘Spring into work’ at Stone library
Published on 17 May, 2013 at 9:01 in What's On? | Viewed 65 times | No Comments
Stone Library is hosting a ‘Spring into Work’ drop-in event on Tuesday 21st May to give local jobseekers the boost they need to find work. The event has been organised by the National Careers Service, Signposts and Staffordshire County Council and will be held between 10am and noon. This FREE drop-in event is aimed...
Flowers in the frame at Stone library
Published on 7 Mar, 2013 at 22:01 in What's On? | Viewed 249 times | No Comments
Staffordshire artist Anne Searle has an exhibition of her paintings on show in Stone library until 30th March. Anne works mainly in watercolours and and has been painting flower portraits for over 30 years. Born in Derbyshire, she studied general art and painting at Chesterfield College of Art and trained as a graphic designer at...
First Advent Window brings Joy To The World!
The first of Stone’s Advent windows was opened at the library on 1st December by town mayor Mike Shaw and wife Sue. Pupils from Walton Priory Middle School were joined by a healthy crowd to see the first window unveiled and to sing the first carol, Joy To The World. Stone Town Band provided...
First Advent Window opened on Saturday!
Published on 27 Nov, 2012 at 20:35 in News | Viewed 654 times | No Comments
The first window in Stone’s giant Advent calendar will be opened on Saturday as town mayor Cllr Mike Shaw and wife Sue launch this year’s festive celebration at Stone library. The window will be opened at 11am on Saturday 1st December and the civic leaders will be helped by pupils from Walton Priory Middle...
Lots going on over October half-term
Published on 23 Oct, 2012 at 8:33 in What's On? | Viewed 274 times | No Comments
There’s lots going on in and around Stone over the half-term break to keep the kids entertained. Here’s what’s on offer – if there’s something you know about that’s going on in Stone that we don’t, email news@alittlebitofstone.com and let us know! There’s sporting activities all week in the borough council’s Get Out! holiday...
Students look at Stone life through a window!
Published on 27 Jul, 2012 at 15:49 in News | Viewed 192 times | No Comments
Students from Stone’s Trinity Skills For Life have made a decorated glass window panel that will be on permanent display in the library. The window will have an official unveiling at Stone Library on Wednesday 1st August at 11am. Students and tutors will be there until 1pm to talk to local people about the...
Stone Book Festival 2012
Published on 24 Feb, 2012 at 23:33 in What's On? | Viewed 308 times | 3 Comments
Stone Book Festival will be taking place between 2nd and 10th March in the town. Events are lined up in Market Square and in the library – including a book market in the town centre with lots of stalls on Friday 9th March. There will be lots going on in local schools over the...
Christmas story fun at Stone Library
Published on 7 Dec, 2011 at 12:15 in What's On? | Viewed 117 times | No Comments
There’s a special Christmas story and craft session for children at Stone Library on Saturday 10th December. The two free sessions, organised by 1st Stone Beaver Scouts, are suitable for children between four and seven and will be held at 10.30am and 12pm. Call 07964 354335 for more information and to book a place.
Bloom success in the spotlight
Published on 3 Dec, 2011 at 20:18 in Stone in Bloom | Viewed 236 times | No Comments
Stone in Bloom are staging an exhibition of photographs and information about their award-winning year. Stone was named Best Large Town in the Heart of England in Bloom competition in September after a huge effort from Stone in Bloom members. The win – Stone’s fourth gold medal in a row – will see the team...
Self-serve machines now at Stone library
Self-service machines that allow customers to check their books in and out have now been installed at Stone library. The library was closed on Monday and Tuesday this week to allow the two kiosks to be installed, with their first use by customers taking place today. Customers can check books in and out using the...